Australian nu-metal rising stars Headwreck have taken another major step towards international breakout success, announcing a new partnership with independent powerhouse EMPIRE alongside the release of their ferocious new single, Raindrops.
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The Brisbane quartet become the first nu-metal act to join EMPIRE’s roster, placing them alongside an eclectic lineup of globally recognised artists and signalling just how much momentum the band have built over the past year. Known for blending crushing riffs, glitch-heavy electronics, emotional intensity and a distinctly early-2000s-inspired aesthetic, Headwreck have quickly emerged as one of the most exciting names in modern heavy music.
Speaking about the partnership, the band said they immediately connected with EMPIRE’s artist-first philosophy and shared vision for the future. It marks a huge moment for a group that has built its reputation through relentless touring, striking visuals and an increasingly devoted fanbase.
EMPIRE representatives Peter Kim and Cameron Walsh praised the band’s raw energy, clear identity and global potential, highlighting the group’s ability to merge metalcore, alternative and electronic influences into something fresh and culturally relevant.
Arriving alongside the announcement is new single Raindrops, Headwreck’s first new material since last year’s ARIA-charting release Attitude Adjustment. The track wastes no time in reaffirming the band’s knack for balancing chaos with melody, delivering pounding grooves, huge guitar tones and an instantly infectious chorus.
Lyrically, Raindrops explores the lingering emotional weight of toxic relationships and the struggle of cutting loose someone who continues to negatively affect your life. Despite the darker subject matter, the song retains the band’s trademark energy and swagger, resulting in a cathartic anthem built equally for sweaty clubs and massive festival stages.
The release also lands as Headwreck begin an extensive UK and European tour, including support dates with Japanese experimental heavyweights Paledusk, a string of headline shows and an appearance at this year’s Download Festival. The run further cements the band’s growing international reputation following sold-out headline dates across Australia earlier this year.
Headwreck have already shared stages with some of Australia’s biggest heavy acts including Northlane, Polaris, Thornhill and The Amity Affliction, while Attitude Adjustment debuted strongly on the ARIA Album and Vinyl charts. Their rapidly growing profile has also seen them named among triple j Unearthed’s Forecast Artists for 2026.
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With over 3.5 million streams and a fiercely DIY creative vision driving everything from visuals to live production, Headwreck are proving themselves far more than just another revival act mining nostalgia. Their sound taps into the spirit of classic nu-metal while pushing it into a sharper, more modern and emotionally charged direction.
If Raindrops is any indication of what comes next, Headwreck’s ascent is only just beginning.
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